Is Meditation for me?

Meditation is powerful.   It can help you manage stress and relieve anxiety, which studies have shown has many health benefits.  It can help you recognize and interrupt some of the “noise” in your brain that stops you from thinking clearly.  It can help you perform better, enjoy life a little more, and generally help you…

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Connection between nutrients and better mental health

Mental health and nutrition have a clear connection, starting from the womb. The linked article highlights the essential nine nutrients that are associated with better brain health: 1. omega-3s, 2. B vitamins (particularly folate and B12), 3. choline, 4. iron, 5. zinc, 6. magnesium, 7. S-adenosyl methionine (SAMe), 8. vitamin D, 9. amino acids http://www.spring.org.uk/2015/02/9-nutrients-which-should-be-in-your-diet-for-good-mental-health.php?omhide=true&utm_source=PsyBlog&utm_campaign=d75adf805d-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_MAILCHIMP&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_10ef814328-d75adf805d-213829849

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How Buprenorphine Works

Buprenorphine is a medication that can help suppress the powerful opioid withdrawal symptoms and help people treat their opioid addiction.  Buprenorphine is more commonly known by some of its brand name drugs, such as Suboxone, Subutex, and Subsolve.  Opioid drugs, such as morphine, oxycontin or heroin, have a variety of influences throughout the body, including…

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What is an addiction?

Addiction is the inability to abstain from an addictive substance or behavior and causes an interference with normal daily functioning. Problems in relationships, work, school and other social functions are common as the addiction takes over one’s life. Addiction often involves cycles of relapse and remission, which is found with other chronic diseases…

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